Beethoven (Requiem The Fifth) Lyrics
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Lyrics
Instrumental
(Once more back in 1827 Vienna, he tells Fate that he would not change a thing from his past and risk losing the music. The music is who he is, the reason for his existence. Also, having seen the influence of his music on so many lives, he knows that he could never give the music to Mephistopheles. Still, he does not wish to lose his soul. Desperately he ponders his dilemma.)
Song & Lyrics Facts
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Beethoven (Requiem the Fifth)" is a song written by Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel and Jon Oliva. It was released on November 4th, 2003 as part of their album Beethoven's Last Night.
This symphonic rock band consists of members from both Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The track tells the story of Ludwig van Beethoven's struggles with his faith in God and how he finds solace in music. Lyrically, it speaks to the power of music to bring people together and heal pain. The lyrics are full of references to classical composers such as Bach, Handel, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Schubert. The song ends with an uplifting message about how we can all find inner peace through music.